"Looks like Hugo was right after all. Hugh's planning to build a branch for Cynthion Group here," Renee was excited as she watched Hugh and Harley exchange numbers. Hugo predicted that Hugh was not just in the western region to expand the market but also to establish a branch in the area. To obtain the opportunity to work with Cynthion Group, Hugo started making arrangements the day before, hoping to acquire a pharmaceutical firm before Hugh did so. Seeing as Hugh hired Harley as the vice president of the western region branch, Renee realized that he was preparing for the establishment of the new branch. This simply proved just how perceptive Hugo was. So long as Hugo managed to purchase a pharmaceutical firm and resolve a major concern for Hugh, Hugh would likely decide to work with the Morrisons. That way, all problems would be resolved. Leon did not know what was on Renee's mind, nor was he aware that Hugo was helping to acquire a pharmaceutical firm. Once he exchang
"Miss Morrison, let's cut to the chase. This kid raised the price of the clear jadeite and had me pay 9 million for it. He then competed against me for the green jadeite and embarrassed me in front of everyone. It's about time we settle the scores!" Bucky said and glared maliciously at Leon. For someone of his status, there was no way that he would accept having a mere vice president embarrass him and Aurelia in public. After leaving the shop, both Bucky and Aurelia were extremely upset. Hence, they decided to wait outside the shop to teach Leon a lesson when he came out. Otherwise, their anger could not be appeased. "Settle the scores? What a joke! Bucky, you and Miss Underwood are the ones who picked fights with Leon and competed with him over the jadeites he wanted! Yet, here you're blaming him for embarrassing you in public! Don't you think you are way out of line here?" Renee laughed angrily. "So what if I'm out of line? Whoever has the most power gets the say! Out of resp
"Bucky's right! If this kid knows what's best for him, he'll kneel and apologize, and this will be considered over! Otherwise, he'll suffer the consequences!" Aurelia agreed along as though she had full control over Leon. At least that was what she and Bucky thought. With Bucky being in the Initial Emperor State, he was almost unrivaled in the younger generation of martial artists. Hence, Aurelia did not think that a lowly vice president could stand a chance against Bucky. "Why you!" Renee was furious. They should have considered themselves lucky that Hugh did not come after them for what they did inside the shop. Yet, instead of accepting defeat, their actions escalated and they even plotted to force Leon into apologizing. It was extremely shameless of them and both Renee and Leon were infuriated by their arrogance. "I don't get how scums like you two could summon the confidence to challenge me! What a joke!" Leon laughed angrily and stared at them in contempt. He went t
"What?" Bucky and Aurelia could not believe what they were hearing. "Miss Morrison, did you just say that I'm no match for this kid? What kind of joke is this?" Bucky pointed at himself and chuckled like he just heard the funniest joke. He did not know the extent of Leon's power, but the Emperor State was a barrier that was hard to cross for younger martial artists who only started training for a few years. Indeed, only a few managed to reach the Emperor State amongst the youngest generation of martial artists in the Western region. Those who accomplished this were all from extremely powerful families. Hugh, on the other hand, was just a lowly vice president in the Cynthion Group and not from any prestigious family. Considering his age and status, Bucky felt that it would already be quite fortunate for Hugh to be in the Overlord State. Yet, Renee claimed that he was no match for Hugh and he was not about to believe her. "I'm not messing with you. Hugh's likely in the Adva
"I see! Miss Morrison, you are just bluffing to defend him, aren't you?" Bucky said thoughtfully. He mistook Leon for Renee's boyfriend and since Renee was saying that Hugh was in the Advanced Emperor State, he instantly concluded that she was exaggerating to scare him away and protect Hugh. This was merely a trick to prevent him from harming Hugh and he could not think of any other reasonable explanation. "Bucky's right! He's in the Initial Emperor State and apart from Hugo and Felton, no one in the younger generation can defeat him. This guy is just helpless and can't possibly defeat Bucky! Renee, even if you want to defend your boyfriend, you need to at least try and sound convincing," Aurelia said mockingly. She shared Bucky's thoughts and felt that Renee was just lying to protect Hugh. She never heard of anyone in the youngest generation who reached the Advanced Emperor State, yet Renee claimed Hugh accomplished the impossible. Renee's words were simply too far-fetched
"Kid, you must have a death wish!" Bucky narrowed his eyes sharply. Since Leon was using his spiritual energy, he could not detect the level Leon was in. However, judging from Leon's status and age, Bucky already concluded that he was in the Overlord State, which was miles away from the Emperor State he was in. Leon was too arrogant to dodge his attack and attempted to face up to him. This was practically suicidal and he was not about to show any mercy. With that thought in mind, he exerted more power into his attack in an attempt to end the fight instantly. "How arrogant!" Aurelia sneered as she did not think Leon could win either. Something crossed her mind and she turned to shoot a challenging look at Renee. Renee always surpassed her in every aspect and she was always jealous because of that. She dreamed of the day when she could finally beat Renee and today was her chance. Renee somehow got herself a lowly man as her boyfriend, whereas Aurelia's boyfriend was the
"Mister Grimston, I've already told you that Hugh is in the Advanced Emperor State and that you are no match for him. You two just wouldn't believe me! What about now?" Renee smirked mockingly and looked at the two of them like they were fools. "Well," Both Bucky and Aurelia finally realized the situation before them. They assumed that Renee was bluffing about Hugh's power to defend him. However, if Hugh could injure Bucky with a single blow, he was likely in the Intermediate Almighty State or above. They finally understood that Renee was telling the truth instead of bluffing. They merely been too arrogant and ended up underestimating Hugh. "Damn it! How can this happen?" Both of their expression darkened. They could not understand how a mere vice president managed to reach the Advanced Emperor State. It was surreal. Aurelia initially thought that her boyfriend was far better than Hugh and wanted to take this opportunity to embarrass Renee. However, the reality proved h
"Impossible? Well, you asked for this? I gave you a chance. Since you won't take it, don't blame me for what I'm about to do." Leon sneered and narrowed his eyes maliciously. "What? What are you going to do?" Sensing the malicious aura from Leon, an ominous feeling rose within Bucky. "Since you won't apologize, I don't suppose you need those legs anymore. I'll be nice and break them for you!" Leon said coldly. He then raised his leg, intending to land a blow on Bucky's knees. "What? You- you wouldn't dare!" Bucky was terrified. However, realization soon dawned on him and he regained his composure. "Don't bother trying to scare me! I'm warning you! The Grimstons are powerful and not people that someone like you can afford to cross. If you dare to hurt me, the Grimstons will come after you!" Bucky roared and attempted to intimidate Leon with his family's power. He knew that Leon was just a vice president who was not from any powerful family. Hence, he was no match for the p